One of the best parts of the holiday season is the desserts! Continue reading for five budget-friendly recipes to enjoy with your family and friends as you celebrate. 

Low-Fat Homemade Eggnog: Making your own eggnog will spare you the additives found in store-bought varieties! This healthier recipe incorporates nonfat milk, orange zest, eggs and sugar for a delicious result. Click here for the directions from Food Network. 

Cinnamon-Chocolate Fudge: This tasty dessert only requires five minutes of preparation, and yields up to six servings. Remember to sprinkle with salt for the perfect flavor combination! Here is the complete recipe and directions.

Easy Fruitcake: This light fruitcake is the perfect addition to your holiday table! The recipe can be prepared in as little as 15 minutes, and calls for a variety of dried fruit and nuts. Click here for the directions, courtesy of Simply Recipes. 

Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce: Turn fresh apples into a delicious maple-and-cinnamon applesauce with this simple recipe. You could even make this dish in advance, and freeze it for up to six months! Here is the recipe and directions.

Cranberry Pecan Cookies: This dessert only requires 10 minutes of preparation, and the recipe yields more than 3 dozen cookies! If you are not a fan of pecans, substitute them with walnuts. Click here for the simple directions from Taste of Home.

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